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West Fernie collision - Page 5

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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raffic was backed up for kilometers on Highway 3 Monday afternoon, after a single vehicle accident closed the highway, both directions, for two hours.

A truck pulling a fifth wheel was travelling eastbound on Highway 3 heading back home to Alberta at around 2:15 p.m. Monday. There were three people, including the driver, inside the truck.

When it reached Olsen Overpass the driver noticed the trailer starting to swerve and tried to correct it. However, it is thought the driver over corrected, and flipped the trailer.

There were no injuries and no other vehicles were involved. Witnesses said the truck was not speeding.

The highway was closed in both directions

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for two hours, causing huge line ups of traffic.

“It was unfortunate timing,” said Sgt. Will Thien of the Elk Valley RCMP. “It was just at the time when people were all heading back to Alberta after the long weekend.

Everybody waits until the last minute to leave, of course. I have never seen so much traffic on Highway 3 as I did this weekend.”

He said the roads were dry and visibility was fairly good although it was cloudy.

“We’re not sure yet what the factors were causing this accident,” he said. “Possibly just driver error.

“It was a freak accident, but fortunately nobody got hurt.”

There was also an accident on Saturday afternoon in West Fernie.

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Local riders wore yellow shirts to rally for a friend who came from Sweden to bike the Porky Blue group ride. Over a hundred mountain bikers rode the 26 kilometer downhill trail from the top of Coal Creek summit on Saturday. For the story and more photos, go to page 20 or visit www.thefreepress.ca.

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Traffic was backed up on Highway 3 near Olsen Overpass due to a traffic accident on Monday, August 5.

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Recycled materials were used as much as possible like this glass etched sign made from diffusers from the building’s old ceiling lighting.

The three phase renovation project at the Fernie Museum and Information Centre is almost complete for September’s grand opening.

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ow that the scaffolding is down, take one step into the Fernie Museum and you’ll see the building got more than a fresh coat of paint. What was once an open space with temporary exhibits is now an impressive display incorporating refurbished timber, steel and artifacts with themes like ‘Work hard, Play hard’. The permanent display used recycled materials and local contractors as much as possible including the timberwork done by River City Woodworks.

Mike Pennock, curator- Fernie Museum, along with volunteers can show visitors the new display that will soon include touch screen interpretive stories of four Fernie locals.

Fernie Faces illustrates Fernie history through their eyes, personalizing each story.

The exhibits are well thought out as the views from the large windows are incorporated into the stories. The picturesque

view of the Three Sisters holds the Ghostrider legend and next year will mark fifty years since the curse was lifted from Fernie.

There are displays of working hard as a housewife and a miner. Enlarged photos of people snowshoeing in the 1930’s, antique tennis racquets, fishing, hunting, hockey and skiing are included in these displays.

A timeline shows the progress of Fernie including the original vault door from the House Bank that swindled locals of hundreds of thousands of dollars, which now leads to the elevator. The ‘Celebrating Fernie’ display is currently open on the second floor for the month of August.

The renovated museum has original oak flooring from a house in West Fernie. Used diffusers from previous ceiling lighting are now etched glass signs. One etched statement echoes the pull of Fernie in a comment collected during the centennial celebration in 2004: “I came to work in Fernie for six months and as soon as I do,

I’ll leave.”

Interactive stations for adults and children are receiving finishing touches for the September grand opening.

A lot of thought and planning has gone into this three-phase project. When the museum took possession of the building in 2009, phase one focused on safety by upgrading the electrical and plumbing.

Designing, constructing and installing the core exhibit was phase two. Phase three was the exterior work started last year

by Mason Jason who replaced the base course sandstone and Birdhouse Renovations worked on the cornices, followed by the painting completed this July. With extensive funding from numerous contributors, Pennock pointed out the City of Fernie made the museum possible by purchasing the building and leasing it to the museum for $25 for 25 years.

Volunteers continue to provide tourist information in its prime downtown location.

For more information, go to www.ferniemuseum.com.

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RDEK to decommission Coal Discovery Trail

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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he Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has decided to decommission The Coal Discovery Trail (CDT). The decision was carried after the RDEK denied a previous motion to postpone the decision at the RDEK meeting on Thursday, Aug 2.

It began when Mike Sosnowski, RDEK Area A director started looking at cutting costs over one year ago. The cost of maintaining the trail was approximately $1,200 annually.

In conversation with the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA), Sosnowski concluded the Hosmer to Sparwood trail was not used enough for the RDEK to concern itself with continued maintenance.

Sosnowski approached the FTA regarding their interest in maintaining the CDT and they accepted the section from Fernie to Hosmer.

“They’re the trail experts,” said Sosnowski.

“I don’t think local government should be in the business of trails. We shouldn’t own the trails.”

Mike Sosnowski RDEK Area A director

“I represent my constituents.

I don’t think local government should be in the business of trails. We shouldn’t own the trails. Our constituents do not need to pay for the costs or liability of these trails,” said Sosnowski. While he believes it’s great that recreational trail use is on the rise, he does not believe Area A constituents should be liable for the trails.

“If there was a great usage, then sure. But the FTA said

nobody uses that trail. So why the RDEK Board meeting maintain something nobody and an attempt to defer the is using? We will continue to decision was not supported. fund the Coal Discovery Trail Discussions are just starting until January 31, 2014. If there regarding the possibility of are any users who would like linking this trail with the to take over that section of Trans Canada Trail system the trail, we welcome them and Council and staff at the to do so as the FTA has done DOS wholeheartedly look with the Fernie to Hosmer forward to our community section.” being linked with 34 million “We will assist any other of our fellow Canadians. organization who wants The Coal Discovery Trail is to take over (the Hosmer a 32-kilometer wilderness to Sparwood section) by trail within the RDEK parks going to local landowners and trails inventory as of to recognize them as the 2004 as an Electoral Area host,” said Sosnowski. A park. The DOS has been “Decommissioning doesn’t proud of this inclusion and mean the trail is going to be has participated financially taken away or be deactivated. to the maintenance. Although It’s a two track non-motorized the Sparwood to Hosmer trail on the power line. The portion of the trail requires trail will still be there but the upgrades, we have enjoyed RDEK Area A constituents that connectivity with Fernie. will not be paying for the At a time when linkages maintenance. Of course we to trail systems are sought will still contribute money after across our country, it through a grant process is perplexing that our Elk for trail work. But the FTA Valley Coal Discovery Trail is insurance will cover the not being supported as other liability (for the Fernie to trail linkages are within the Hosmer section), not the RDEK.” RDEK.” The Coal Discovery Trail Not everyone on the RDEK was officially opened in The Coal Discovery Trail has been decommisioned.

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Promoting tourism in Fernie means more investment in businesses.

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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wo regional marketing organizations are joining forces to promote the Kootenay Rockies region.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Invest Kootenay will be working together to not only encourage more tourists to the area, but also to encourage people to start or move their businesses here.

The two organizations see a strong link between tourism and business investment, since investment interest is often sparked when a

tourist visits the area.

"The collaboration between Invest Kootenay and Kootenay Rockies Tourism is a natural.

Those of us who have operated businesses in the area, in particular tourismbased businesses, recognize that many of our new residents were at one time visitors to the region, whether on business or holidays,” said Garry Jackman, Chair of Invest Kootenay and Regional District of Central Kootenay Area A Director. “The Kootenay Rockies region provides opportunities for entrepreneurs who

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also value an active, outdoor lifestyle or who just appreciate being close to nature in a pristine environment.

Connecting visitors who are introduced to the area through Kootenay Rockies Tourism to local i n v e s t m e n t opportunities is important both for succession of existing businesses and growth within the region".

The partners believe that the regional tourism sector is supported by vibrant communities with diverse, local businesses.

“This new relationship is a win/win for both organizations,”

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Smallwood Group Ride, BlackJack DH Shuttles, Mountain Station Poker Run and the first Roots, Rocks, and Rhythm Party!

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Morning Mountain Madness! Adult XC & DH, Kids XC events!

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2. In 2013, the BC Government added $2 M to the program, doubling the investment and access to locally grown vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, eggs and dairy products.

3. Local farmers’ markets partner with an agency in their community and the result is better access to locally grown, nutritious food for those most in need.

For more info, visit www.bcfarmersmarket.org.

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said Kathy Cooper, Managing Director of Kootenay Rockies Tourism. “We believe there will be many opportunities for both Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Invest Kootenay to work together to generate more tourism and investment revenue for this entire region.

We look forward to exploring those opportunities going forward.”

An early initiative already launched by the partners is inclusion of Invest Kootenay on the Kootenay Rockies Tourism Kootenay App – a free mobile application that offers complete travel information services for the region, including over 1,200 product listings.

Kootenay App users can click on the Invest Kootenay button to be directed to the InvestKootenay. com site, where they will find investment opportunity listings from around the Kootenay Rockies region.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism is one of British Columbia’s six official regional Destination M a n a g e m e n t and Marketing Organizations.

The organization represents over 600 tourism businesses and operators and coordinates tourism marketing initiatives for the region.

Invest Kootenay is a regional partnership of several Kootenayregion communities who have joined forces to attract, retain, and expand business investment in their community.

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A Ford Escape pulling a trailer was one of two vehicles in an accident on Saturday.

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By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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fifth wheel was destroyed in a collision on Highway 3 Saturday afternoon.

A Ford Escape was pulling a utility trailer full of lumber, heading east on the highway at around 3:30 p.m.

A GMC pick-up truck was travelling the other way, pulling a fifth wheel.

The Escape started to lose control and crossed the centre line near Kubinec Road.

The pick-up truck had no time to stop, and collided with the Escape, losing its fifth wheel that ended up wrecked in the ditch.

The trailer behind the Escape also broke loose and collided with the truck.

“We think maybe the Ford Escape was pulling a load too heavy for it,” said Sgt. Will Thien from the Elk Valley RCMP. “A ticket was issued to the driver for failing to keep right. The fifth wheel was a total loss.”

There were no injuries.

The Avalanche City Roller Girls (Fernie) went up against the Creston Black-Eyed Cherries and beat them 248-127 in Cranbrook on July 27.

Way to go ladies!

Tune in next week to see how the ladies faired against the LA Derby Dolls in Las Vegas.

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Location: 351 Alpine Way Legal: Lot 2, District Lot 12378, Kootenay District Plan 12097 A copy of the application may be inspected in the District of Elkford Municipal Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday except Statutory Holidays from August 1, 2013 to August 12, 2013 or on the District website: www.elkford.ca .

All persons who deem their interest affected by the permit will be provided an opportunity to make representations

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to Council. If unable to attend the Regular Council Meeting of August 12, 2013, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, August 12, 2013 to the address or e-mail above. All submissions will form part of the public record.

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Editorial

by Angela Treharne

This week is special for The Free Press and the community.

The newspaper is celebrating 115 years since the man who started it all, Mr. G.G. Henderson, arrived in Fernie to start a newspaper.

The first copy of The Free Press was printed five months later from inside a tent at the same location where The Free Press office is today.

From primitive beginnings, The Free Press has developed into a completely different newspaper to the one that was rolled out in the middle of winter in 1898.

Advancements in technology mean the paper looks completely different to how it did then, but the newspaper’s ideology remains the same.

The Free Press was created to provide the residents of a growing, changing town with the community news they needed.

That is still the goal of The Free Press today.

The staff at The Free Press are as proud of the paper today as Mr. G.G. Henderson must have been when he saw the first ever edition rolling off the press.

In a Christmas editorial in 1901, editor Cy Hacking wrote, “The first year’s experience in publishing The Free Press was probably like what many other Western journalists have encountered – all work and little pay.

“However, all that is now gone by: the paper grew in prosperity and more than kept pace with the progress of the town and now ranks with the best of the British Columbia journals.”

We think he would be happy to see how far we have come in 115 years, from the early days when front page news was when a relative from Lethbridge came to visit someone in Fernie, to today’s newspaper that has won two awards for newspaper excellence in 2010 and 2012.

The newspaper has seen plenty of change, just as the valley has seen plenty of change, but we will strive to continue to move forward with the community and continue to provide the news you want.

Come and join us this Sunday in celebrating our achievement.

We will be having a barbecue outside The Free Press between 12 - 4 pm as part of the Sunday Socials in downtown Fernie.

Come by and tell us what you think of the paper.

We are always interested to hear from you about what you want to see in your community newspaper.

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Letters to the Editor Don’t hesitate to call Search and Rescue We would like to comment on the editorial last week regarding the possibility of penalties for certain types of search and rescue call outs.

We wanted to be clear that these were the views of The Free Press editorial team and are not consistent with those of Fernie Search and Rescue or Emergency Management BC. Fernie SAR is comprised of volunteers drawn from the community able and willing to assist those in peril in wilderness areas where the traditional emergency services are not equipped to respond.

Fernie SAR always operates under the authority of one of those emergency services, most typically the RCMP or BCAS. The province covers our operating costs while out on rescues.

Our members train, unpaid, to become skilled responders in many areas including swiftwater rescue,

avalanche rescue, helicopter rescue, rope rescue, wilderness first aid, etc.

While we believe that the individual must accept responsibility for his or her actions, no-one should ever be made to feel they should either not call, or should delay a call to 911 for fear of financial charges or negative press coverage.

Every delayed minute that passes may contribute to a less favourable outcome for injured subjects; we don’t want lost people hiding from us; and we prefer early notice of a pending search or rescue rather than waiting (typically until it is dark) to be alerted. Indeed people hiding or delaying an emergency call significantly increases the

risk to rescuers.

We would therefore like to be clear that our services will not be charged for and we would not like them to be, we do not judge on whether any particular emergency is caused by poor judgment rather than bad luck and the identity of any people we assist will not be released to the press by us.

There will always be cases where the subject does

something completely and obviously irresponsible, necessitating a rescue effort.

These cases are relatively rare, especially in the case of Fernie SAR, and I think we can all accept to having made mistakes at some time or other.

Simon Piney, Scott Robinson, Kat Robinson SAR Managers Fernie Search and Rescue

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Whitewater and cliff jumping in the canyon

The guides show off their backflips at Phillips Canyon.

abilities, so families with younger children were put together in one raft and those hoping for a wilder ride were bunched together in other rafts.

I ended up in a raft with a couple and two teenage boys, who were certainly looking for thrills. Connor, our enthusiastic guide, was happy to oblige.

The trip starts near Elko, on the Lower Elk, and takes rafters over a series of rapids, and also through an incredible narrow canyon where the rock cliffs come straight down into the river on either side. The guides point out interesting rock features and give lots of information about the surroundings, such as how the cedar trees on the banks ended up there, and why cars driving over the retired bridge had to go in reverse.

Lunch was carried along in coolers, and eaten by the side of the river in a shaded area with picnic tables and benches - a pleasant stop, but everyone was itching to get back on the water.

A highlight of the trip for me was watching an eagle hover before swooping down to pluck

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anyon Raft Company offer whitewater and float trips on the Bull River and Elk River and promise an unforgettable day out for all ages and levels of bravery.

The trips run on the Bull River in early season, then from July the boats head down the Elk River, where my trip was.

I joined Canyon Raft Company on a very hot and sunny Thursday in late July. It was my first rafting experience, but I am a strong swimmer so I wanted to be thrown in at the deep end, so to speak.

After getting us all geared up in wetsuits and life vests, we were given a detailed safety talk from owner, Blair Craig, to make sure we all knew what to do if the raft capsized or if we were sent flying into the canyon. Although it was a little intimidating being warned about these possibilities, it was definitely good to know what to do.

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his dinner from the river. We also had the chance to jump off rocks, from varying heights, into the cool deep river below.

But of course, the real thrills come from the rafting. Connor made sure we had more excitement than expected, with attempts to “surf” on river waves and encouraging the two at the front of the raft to ride like bull riders, legs hanging off the front as we hit the rapids. Knowing we were all good swimmers, Connor also saw to it that a couple of us on our raft made a slightly undignified entry into the river – flying backwards off the raft. He pretended that it wasn’t intentional but I saw him smiling.

We were told the waves are even bigger earlier in the season, but the lower water levels certainly didn’t mean a boring ride. By the time we reached our destination down Highway 3 near Grasmere, everyone was exhausted from a day full of sun and excitement.

Sign up for your whitewater adventure before the season ends. Call Lynn at 250-423-7226.

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Blair Craig navigates a boat of all ages through the rapids.

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Regional District of East Kootenay BYLAW 2482 Bylaw Amendment - Elk Valley The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies to amend the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw.

If approved, the amendment will change the designation of parts of the properties to accommodate subdivision of four new residential lots along Timberline Crescent in the Fernie Alpine Resort area. The subject areas are shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2482 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 67, 2013 (Timberline Crescent / RCR)” will amend the zoning designation of parts of the subject properties from RR-8, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to RS-1(A), Single Residential (Urban) Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Fernie Family Centre 521 - 4th Avenue Fernie, BC Monday, August 19, 2013 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and the City of Fernie.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca.

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Ph: 250-489-2791 • 888-478-7335

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Mondays

• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 1:00pm- Dominoes Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm- Mahjong Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Tuesdays

• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 4:30pm - Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Toonie Tuesday (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th) • Ladies’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club • 6:30pm- Ladies Archery, Fernie Elks Hall • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre

• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Wednesdays

• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 9:30am to 11:30am – Operation Art (drop in class) at The Arts Station (July 3rd – Aug. 21st) • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library • 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Hot Dog Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • Mens’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club • 5:00pm to 9:00pm – Summer Social & Fernie Mountain Market at Station Square (July 3rd-Aug. 28th) • 6:00pm – Trail Maintenance (Fernie Mountain Bike Club) • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Thursdays

• Morning - Little Sprouts; Kids in the EcoGarden (July & Aug.) • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 7:00pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford

Library Open • 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Crooked Crayon (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th) • Night Bike Race Series at Fernie Alpine Resort (July 4th – Aug. 29th) • 6:00pm- Youth Archery, Fernie Elks Hall • 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Fridays

• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre • 8:45am to 9:30am – Aqua Blast Fernie Aquatic Centre • 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 9:00am to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public • 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library • 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Treat Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre • 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:00pm to 5:30pm- Free Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 5:00pm to 9:00pm- Sparwood Farmer’s Market in the Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot (June 28th – Sept. 6th) • 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game

Arcade Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre • 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion • 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Saturdays

• 9:00am to 12:30pm– JaffrayBaynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake Community Centre (June 29th–Aug. 31st) • 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open • 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 2:30pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie Legion • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Sundays

• 10:00am to 2:00pm – Fernie Mountain Market in Rotary Park (July 7th – Sept. 1st) • 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st) • 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Family Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th Sept. 1st) • 1:00pm to 4:00pm – Downtown Social (July 7th – Aug. 25th) • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public • 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre • 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre • 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre • 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, August 12, 2013 at 7:00pm

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Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendments: Applicant: Mark Kover Location: 762 – 3rd Avenue Bylaw No. 2218, cited as Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1923, Amendment Bylaw No. 26, 2013 proposes to re-designate Lot 12, Block 22, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 from Historic Downtown Core to Residential Infill and Intensification.

Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 2219, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 150, 2013 proposes to rezone Lot 12, Block 22, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 from C1 – Retail Commercial to R1 – Single Family Residential.

Copies of the proposed amendment bylaws and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm on August 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC, or online at www.fernie.ca

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

(Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254

For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

FERNIE AQUATIC CENTRE Schedule in effect: July 2nd to September 1st Summer Swim Schedule Monday 9am to to Friday 8pm Saturday 12pm to & Sunday 6pm

Waterslide Hours Monday to Friday Saturday & Sunday

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Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaws will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws.

For more information on these applications, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, August 12, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • • • •

IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501–3rd Avenue;

BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034;

BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0; or

BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@fernie.ca

All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES The City of Fernie has a range of full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, and casual positions. Current job opportunities include: Casual Labourer

Lifeguard / Instructor I

Ticket Taker / Skate Monitor

Aquatic Slide Attendant

The City is seeking an individual to provide additional coverage within the Leisure Services department. This successful applicant will be expected to work shift work including weekends.

The City is now accepting applications for a part-time Lifeguard / Instructor I at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.

The City is now accepting applications for a Skate Monitor/ Ticket Taker at the Arena. The Regular Arena Season starts in September and extends to March, dependent upon program attendance

Fernie Leisure Services is now accepting applications for the position(s) of Permanent Parttime Aquatic Attendant at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.

The wage for this position is $28.93 per hour. The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.

MR. CROCODILE our giant inflatable toy has ARRIVED! And will be joining us for a swim in the pool! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 3 -6 pm and Saturday @ 12 - 4pm.

ADULT SWIM LESSONS - Geared toward all levels of adult swimmers these sessions will provide you progression in both technique and endurance. Wednesday evenings from 6-6:45pm (August 7 - 28, 2013).

BRONZE STAR CAMP - The first step to becoming a lifeguard! August 19 -23, 2013 from 9am - 11am.

AQUA ADVENTURE CAMPS - These full day adventure & swim camps include a Red Cross Swim lesson, outdoor activities, crafts, games, and supervised pool play time. 9am to 4:30pm.

Ages 7 to 12 - $201.99 per week + GST. Register now to book your week(s).

• Session 6 – August 12th to August 16th • Session 7 – August 19th to 23rd • Session 8 – August 26th to 31st

Applicant must be 17 years of age or older. The wage for this position is $20.89 per hour.

The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.

The wage for this position is $12.24 per hour. The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 23, 2013.

The wage for this position is $12.24 per hour. The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.

For more information on responsibilities and qualifications for these job postings, please visit the City website at www.fernie.ca

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The City of Fernie is seeking expressions of interest from contractors qualified to undertake flood remediation works including the projects detailed below. The City’s objective in advertising requests for expressions of interest is to compile a list of eligible and available contractors that can be contacted to carry out the work once the work plans and schedules have been finalized. Submission of an expression of interest is not a guarantee of work.

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Turf Remediation Fence Remediation

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Concrete Remediation Sportfield Remediation

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Trail Remediation Cleanup

If you would like to submit an expression of interest in relation to the work described above please provide the name, address, contact details and qualifications of your company to before 2:00PM on Monday, August 12, 2013: Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services City of Fernie, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 250 Pine Ave, PO Box 190, V0B 1M0 T: 250.423.4466 ext 225 | F: 250.423.6608 | E: cam.mertz@fernie.ca

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d is tr i c t o f spa rwo o d Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)

Monday, August 19, 2013 Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Monday, September 16, 2013

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Please note that the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2013 has been cancelled.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, Auguts 19th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to consider a proposed amendment to the District of Sparwood “Zoning Bylaw No. 264 1981”.

Applicant: East Kootenay Community Credit Union Property affected: A portion of the property described as “Lot 1 DL 4589 KD Plan 12071”, civically known as 120 Spruce Avenue and 124 Aspen Drive, and as shown s shown outlined in dashed line on the map on the reverse of this page.

In general terms, Bylaw 1128 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1128, 2013” will rezone a portion of the property from C-2 (Highway Commercial) to C-1 (C.B.D. Commercial), add Museums and Archives as a permitted use in C-1 zones and delete the regulation on the number of buildings per lot in the C-1 Zone.

All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission on the matters contained within Bylaws 1128 at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be sent to the District of Sparwood, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. Electronic submissions by email should be sent to sparwood@sparwood.ca.

Please note that due to potential email issues, all submissions sent by email should be confirmed by phone at the number listed below. These submissions must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 19, 2013 in order to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address and are considered public information, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of Council.

The above Bylaws and related staff reports and background information may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from July 17, 2013 – August 19, 2013 during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday, with the exception of those days that the office is closed for the BC Day, August 5, 2013.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271.

Dated July 17, 2013 Nelson Wight Manager of Planning Area proposed to be rezoned from C-2 (Highway Commercial) to C-1 (C.B.D. Commercial

Take part today in Canada’s free recycling program for mobile devices and accessories

Why recycle? Keeping your cell phone out of our local landfill helps the environment and supports some great causes. A small effort on your part makes a big difference, and does something positive for our ecosystem.

A few FAQ’s : What kinds of phones are accepted?

All mobile devices which connect to a cellular or paging network, including cell phones, smartphones, wireless PDAs, external aircards and pagers. In addition, headsets, chargers and other accessories are accepted.

What kinds of products are NOT accepted?

We do not accept cordless phones, non-wireless PDAs, laptop computers or answering machines.

What brands and models are accepted, and does it have to work?

Any mobile device – regardless of brand, model, age – can be donated at any collection site or through our mail-back options. Both working and non-working mobile devices are accepted.

Look for a Recycle my cell drop off box at two Sparwood locations: Sparwood Recreation Centre 367 Pine Avenue Main District Office 136 Spruce Avenue More information can be found at www.recyclemycell.ca Please clear phone of all personal information before dropping off

Did you know?

Up to 60% of water from sprinklers running during the heat day can evaporate due to the temperature and wind. To help reduce water wastage, water your lawn in the morning or evening. This will help reduce water consumption in your home, as well as allow your lawn to grow deep roots and become more drought tolerant.

For more watering tips, or to schedule a free sprinkler assessment, call Laura, your Water Smart Ambassador at 250-910-0854 or email watersmart@sparwood.ca.

JOB POSTING

POSITION: CASUAL TRANSFER STATION ATTENDANT DATE OF POSTING: July 26, 2013

Written or typed applications for this position must be filed with the undersigned no later than Friday, August 16th, 2013 at 3:00 pm.

NATURE OF POSITION: This is a Casual Position that is on an on-call basis to cover absences due to sick leave, vacation, special leave or any approved leave or to fill temporary vacancies or augment regular full-time or regular part-time staff during peak periods.

This employee may perform duties such as weighing of all vehicles entering the landfill, collecting tipping fees, generating cash receipts, directing public to correct locations, keep the areas free of debris, loading trucks with bobcat or similar type machine for removal of refuse from the site. This employee will perform general cleanup grounds and buildings, cleanup of fenced areas around the perimeter of the landfill site as well as testing and repairing of fencing. During the winter months this person will also be required, to remove snow from the site as well as perform all other related duties as assigned.

Receives general direction and varied levels of supervision from the Director of Operations at Public Works and/or as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • •

Valid Drivers License.

Physically capable of lifting heavy weights etc.

Grade 12 Education or equivalent.

Computer Proficiency.

Capable of following oral and written directions.

Ability to operate a Skid Steer machine or similar type of equipment.

Able to perform duties as set out in the Skills assessment for this position.

Wages, benefits and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698.

APPLY TO: Mel Bohmer Director of Operations District of Sparwood Box 1929, 477 Pine Avenue Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0 (250) 425-7760

Notice to Bidders Sparwood Fire Department Storage Garage For the District of Sparwood

Individual contractors, businesses or companies with proven experience and expertise in the construction industry are invited to submit detailed TENDERS by which the goals, objectives and other requirements of this request may be best met.

Tenders will be received in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the name and address of the TENDERER, the name of the Project: “Invitation of TENDER: Sparwood Fire Department storage garage” and be addressed to Jim Jones, Director of Fire Services, no later than 3:00 pm (MST), Friday, August 9, 2013 (the “Closing Deadline”), at the following address: District of Sparwood – Main Office 136 Spruce Avenue, PO Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 The work comprises site preparation, concrete frost walls with a concrete floor pad and drive, and construction of a wood frame garage.

Copies of the Invitation for TENDER can be obtained from the District of Sparwood Main Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood or online on BC Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca) or at www.sparwood.ca on or after July 19, 2013.

It is expected that the contract will be awarded by mid August 2013.

Inquiries regarding this project shall be directed to: Jim Jones Director of Fire Services District of Sparwood Phone: 250.425.0558 Fax: 250.425.4490 Email: firechief@sparwood.ca

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Bear Corner Recent Wildlife sightings ernie • A cougar was reported on a trail 500 meters above Highline Drive at F.A.R. Cougars are wide ranging animals and may show up in urban settings from time to time. If they are passing through it is important they do not find food that may encourage them to stay. Many urban incidents occur with young cougars that have not yet learned how to hunt effectively or older animals that can no longer hunt in the wild. * F e e d pets indoors and keep pets indoors, especially at night.

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birds and rodents and, in turn, become prey themselves. * Bird feeders can attract cougars and bears. Seeds on the ground can accumulate, attracting rodents and, in turn, attracting cougars and other predators that feed on the rodents. * N e v e r feed deer or other possible prey species for cougars.

While deer may be pleasant to watch, they can attract large predators such as cougars into residential neighborhoods. As well, urban deer present their own set of problems to you and your neighbours. * Deer are

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one of the cougar’s primary food sources. If deer are abundant in an area, especially a wintering area, then there is a good possibility to find cougars using the same area. * Cougars are most active during the period from dusk until dawn and this period requires extra vigilance by hikers while in cougar country.

South Country • A grizzly bear was reported accessing fruit trees on a property by Fort Steele.

For more information on keeping wildlife wild and communities safe visit www. wildsafebc.com. If you are involved in an incident with wildlife please call the Conservation Officer Hotline on 1-877-952-7277.

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rade 12 s t u d e n t s Benjamin Voysey and Kory Podrasky have been selected as the recipients of this year’s high school graduation scholarships.

Each year, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, Crowsnest Branch (CIM Crowsnest), selects two recipients from a pool of applicants from the Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and Crowsnest Pass Grade 12 classes.

The Academic Scholarship, awarded to Voysey, is for a student pursuing a mining-related degree, such as environmental science, engineering or geology.

The recipient is awarded $1,000 the first year, and $2,000 during the second semester of the second year of university.

Voysey will attend the University of Alberta for Mining Engineering this fall.

The Trades

Scholarship, awarded to Podrasky, is $1,000 for a student who will pursue a mining-related trade certification in the fall.

Podrasky will attend the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for a Heavy Duty Mechanic program.

The CIM Crowsnest is able to provide these scholarships annually to local youth thanks to the generosity of local artists, businesses and individuals who contribute to the CIM Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament.

The CIM Crowsnest Branch has two purposes, education and fraternity.

It supports education in mining for people currently in the industry and also for future practitioners.

They do so by providing scholarships to high school students and co-op students, as well as bringing in speakers on a variety of topics. There is also a variety of events offered throughout the year to encourage fraternity, such as a

poker nights, curling tournaments and

hockey trips.

In Memory of Jason Paul Wiebe (Jake) August 20, 1970 to August 4, 2009 There’s a certain breed of legends Of men that fit the mold The ones who become heroes And their stories ever told Stories filled with courage Of life few ever tread Their footprints leave impressions Of their time on earth they’ve led Their actions surpass greatness Their wisdom marked with years Their lives are but a fleeting glance And we see them now through tears Their friendships’ bonded steel Their love is ever strong Their miracles unfolding As they guide us ever on To talk about these legends Words or miracles and of dreams Can never just quite sum up All the things they’ve ever been It’s all the things they speak or do The way they give their all It’s how they never ask for help But are first to come when called It’s their passion for success Their fight to make them great Their strength that hides within them This strength no one can take Yes I now tell of legends Of heroes that grace our days Of those who walk among us Of those who’ve shaped our ways And the luckiest words I say now Are the ones I say to you A friend of mine you were to us A hero through and through

by Ryan Damstrom We love and miss you more everyday Love Bernice, Jessica & Connor

Sparwood Community & Facility Services 367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250-425-0552 Fax: 250-425-0551 Email: recoffice@sparwood.ca

JanuaryINFORMATION 13, 2011 FALL COMMUNITY & REGISTRATION NIGHT

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In the Sparwood Curling Rink Thursday, September 5th 6:00 - 8:30 pm Come and find out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote their organization, register for programs and show what they have to offer. It’s free! It’s one night!

Everyone’s invited!

Call Sparwood Community & Facility Services at: 250-425-0552 or email: recoffice@sparwood.ca to register your organization and book your table.

PRESCHOOL CAMPS, for Children born in 2009 – 2010 (must be 3 years of age): Monday - Friday, 9:30 -11:00 am Drop in Program MAXIMUM 24 Children Stories, Crafts, Games and More! A Fun and Safe Place For Preschoolers to Come JUNIOR CAMPS, for Children born in 2005 – 2008: Monday - Thursday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Drop In Program MAXIMUM 30 Children

Yours & Mine. together.

WORLDS ABOVE AND BEYOND Aug 6th - Aug 9th, 2013 (This week is Tues- Fri) Fantasy worlds and future worlds.

Monday - Friday 1/2 Hr Lessons $20 per Week 1 Hr Lessons $40 per Week

Set #5, Aug 12th - 16th 9:30 - 10:00 am Level 5, Level 6, Level 7 10:00 - 10:30 am Sunfish, Crocodile, Whale 10:30 - 11:00 am Level 3, Level 3, Level4 11:00 - 11:30 am Level 1 11:30 - 12:00pm Sea Otter Set #6, Aug 19th - 23rd 9:30 - 10:00 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 11:00 - 11:30 am

Sea Otter, Salamander Level 8,9,10 (1HR) Level 2 Level 3, Level 4,Level 5

TO THE STARS Aug 12th - Aug 16th, 2013 Astronomy, space The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the exploration, and tales set in space.

Melcer. “This allows our brand to resonate with our most

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Wildlife sightings this week

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launch ofthrough its new brand and program identity. “We’re now A place for children to learn play.

A drop-off important audience first — our own community.” for preschoolers to develop their five selves: social, emotional, ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our(For Children Born in 2001-2004) gross motor, fine motor, and intellectual development.

August 25th - 30th, 8:30am - 4:30pm Registration Information: community’s story,” said Terry Melcer, The District of Registration: $100 per Week The initial results of the branding exercise include a new $410.00+ $35.00 for Alert Manual Monday - Wednesday, 2:15 - 4:30 pm, logo, AND new taglines, a community website, professional Recognized as the standard measurement of lifeguarding Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer.

If your child Your child will be You can register Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm performance Canada, the NLSand program images, posters, trade show inmaterials, ads, otherdevelops a sound was born in: enrolled in: your child on: understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and ADVENTURE WIND UP Unlike many community Sparwood’s brand communication and a mature and responsible attitude informational collateral, as wellskills as recommendations on Aug 12th - Aug has 15th, 2013 2011 “First Time Away” Anytimebrands, after toward the role of the lifeguard.

This week we will have lots of windup activities including an May 30th, 2013 not been developed primarily to increase tourism or how to implementPre-Requisites: the brand as the community moves overnight camp at Fairmont.

16 years old (by last day of course) 2010 “Play and Learn” May 29th,Rather, 2013 its brand development attract destination visitors. forward and begins to proactively share its story.

Bronze Cross (not current) - 9:30am is“Let’s to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate Standard First Aid or equivalent 2009 Get Ready for May 30th, 2013 (current within two years) as a tourism “We’re not intent on strictly developing (or earlier) aSchool” desire to continue- 9:30am to develop economic diversity, and CPR-C (current within 1 year)

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to continue to provide a solid foundation to increase

community,” says Melcer. “But we are intent on

Women in mining turn to golfing THE FREE PRESS Thursday, August 8, 2013

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T he Elk Valley’s Women In Mining group are organizing a professional golf tutorial for beginner golfers, or

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Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Price Adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until September 30, 2013, receive 1.99%/4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2013 Focus S Sedan/2013 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine for a maximum of 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. 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drinks.

This event is limited to 20 spots, so register early.

If you have any questions, contact Kristina Lavallee (Wakeford) at kristina. lavallee@teck.com or 250-425-8871.

Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription

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Mike McPhee appointed to BC tourism marketing committee

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, August 8, 2013

Be a champion!

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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Mike McPhee (left) is the director of sales and marketing at the Island Lake wResort Group.

Photo by A. Treharne

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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ike McPhee, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Island Lake Resort Group, is one of the team of experts that has been hand picked to make up a committee devoted to marketing B.C. as a tourist destination to the world.

Destination British Columbia set up the committee to provide the Crown corporation’s Board of Directors and CEO with input and recommendations on tourism marketing strategies, tourism p e r f o r m a n c e indicators, ways to encourage alignment in tourism marketing activities, and ways to leverage funds for tourism marketing programs.

“The establishment of this committee ensures that tourism stakeholders from across the province have an active role in strengthening and aligning our marketing efforts,” said Board Chair, Andrea Shaw.

“The Board and staff at Destination British Columbia look forward to working with this experienced and knowledgeable group of tourism industry marketing experts.”

McPhee told The Free Press he feels very honoured to have been chosen to represent the region on the new

committee.

“I hope to make valued contributions in any way I can to the promotion of tourism

in the Province, region and Fernie of course.

“Tourism is one of the province’s largest economic drivers and I

truly believe we live in one of the most spectacular places to be found anywhere."

iteracy is an issue that many of us are not aware is still a problem in our society.

Currently in British Columbia, 40 per cent of adults do not have the literacy skills they need to be successful in today’s world.

But the people that pull out all the stops to try to change this are being recognized for their hard work.

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is seeking nominations for the second annual Elk Valley “Champions for Literacy” community literacy award.

“Literacy” refers to the ability to understand and use printed information in daily activities, at home, at work and in the community. In the Elk Valley, there are many individuals, organizations and businesses who work diligently to provide literacy programs and services to

the community. The “Champions for Literacy” award publicly recognizes the superior efforts of an individual, business, or organization in providing literacy services in the Elk Valley.

The “Champions for Literacy” award seeks to honour: -commitment to literacy; -innovation and creativity which inspires or motivates others to learn; -support of literacy work; or -strong community advocacy for literacy.

Individuals, organizations, or businesses may be nominated.

The Community Literacy Advisory Council will choose the recipient, and will present the award for International Literacy Day in September. The deadline for nominations is August 15.

Visit www.cbal.org for more information or pick up a nomination form at the Fernie Heritage Library, Sparwood Public Library or Elkford Public Library.

chicken, bacon and onion together at last.

Special Show

Inlet Sound at Clawhammer Press

Thursday August 8th

Full Details at wapitimusicfestival.com/specialshow A Free Bonus Show for Wapiti Ticket Holders

FERNIE’s Music Festival August 9-10 2013

But for a limited time only.

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Residential housing awards - is Search and your house an award winner?

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By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

he Fernie Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Home Builders Association Rocky Mountain are hosting their first Annual Residential Housing Awards.

If you have built a home or done a renovation in the Elk Valley (Koocanusa to Elkford), then you can enter for your chance to win the prestigious award and to be recognized amongst your peers and future clients.

The categories are for: • best new home under $500,000, sponsored by Falkins Insurance Group; • best new home over $500,000, sponsored by Focus Engineering; • best new built green home, Silver, Gold or Platinum, sponsored by FortisBC; • best renovation under $80,000 is sponsored by Fernie Home Building Centre.

Entry closes on September 20 and judging takes place on September 21, with awards being handed out on October 24.

For more information contact Sharrie Paulsen at the Canadian Home Builders Association at 250-464-0190 or visit http://www.chbarm.com

Enter your new home for a residential housing award.

Photo by A. Treharne

Take Action on Water Quality Teck is working with communities, First Nations and governments to create an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that will maintain the health of the watershed—and you can help.

To learn more and get involved, go to www.teck.com/ElkValley

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

hen a local man failed to hit his SPOT, Fernie Search and Rescue (FSAR) was called out to search the Flathead. FSAR was called at 1 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23 to look for a 65-year-old local man presumed missing in the Flathead.

He had pressed a SPOT device to signal that he was OK on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. SPOT is a GPS tracking device that uses a satellite network to provide text messaging and GPS tracking. When he had failed to do the same on Monday evening, the alarm was raised.

The man's empty vehicle was located during the night by a friend, and search teams converged on the area in the morning around Tombstone Mountain.

The search, involving 12 members of Fernie Search and Rescue, Bighorn Helicopters, the Conservation Officer Service and a fixed wing aircraft from CASARA (Civil Air Search and Rescue Association) was successful in locating the man at 2:30 p.m. the same day. He was unharmed and unaware of the search for him, having not realized that his friends were expecting an "OK" on the Monday night.

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Sunday Downtown Socials - 2nd AVENUE 1 PM - 4 PM TRUNK TREASURES - SPECIAL EVENTS - SIDEWALK SHOPPING

Wednesday Night Concerts & Market - STATION SQUARE 5 PM - 9 PM MOUNTAIN MARKET & ENTERTAINMENT

** For up-to-date information on all events during the summer please visit our facebook page

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Downtown Social is this Sunday - August 11th On Sunday, August 11th, the Show ‘N’ Shine returns and is sure to be better than ever!

Whether you are a car enthusiast or not, this Sunday Social event will be exciting for everyone. Between 12pm and 4pm, 2nd Avenue will be the place to be with food, beverages, entertainment for all ages, and of course the Show ‘N’ Shine! In addition to this special event, The Free Press will be celebrating their 115th anniversary in front of their office with a barbecue, activities for the kids, and many more exciting things. We look forward to seeing on Sunday for this fun-filled day!

For more information check outwww.facebook.com/summersocials

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Come celebrate 115 years with The Free Press - August 11!

Come join us for a Block Party as an extension of the Downtown Social, in front of The Free Press on 2nd Ave. Est. 1898

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Tour a little brewery with a big taste

a Canadian Gold Medal in 2012.

Craft brewers have been rising in popularity over the last ten years. What began in owner Russell Pask’s family barn in 2003 with two types of brew has evolved into the brewery north east of Fernie with 13 seasonal beers.

Tour guide Brittany During the Fernie Brewing Company tour, Tim McKee from Kimberley Sopko started the tour by tries to find a way to carry home a souvenir.

Photos by T. Hynd filling up the sample glasses before explaining the use of

By Tamara Hynd afternoon tour with friends in barley, malt and hops plus Free Press Staff town for a mountain biking the fact they use no preservatives. camping trip.

Right off the bat, a sample of ’m not much of a beer drinker This year marks FBC’s tenth but when duty called, I biked anniversary thanks to award their Begian White Ale ‘Ol’ Willy up to the Fernie Brewing winning products like their Sap Wit’ had my attention with its Company (FBC) for their Friday Sucker Maple Porter, which won refreshing citrusy flavour on a thirty-degree day.

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Sopko refilled sample glasses before we headed into the brew house to see where the magic happens.

After viewing the towering stainless steel and brass silo like vats, we moved into the cooler where the finished product is stored until bottled or canned.

Believe it or not, what now takes three people to run the machine to bottle, used to be done by hand one bottle at a time.

It’s still a slow process compared to large breweries that can bottle one beer per second.

But the employees still remember the good ol’ days of hand bottling so they love the efficiency of the current system. One employee was busy sealing the summer variety packs with a glue gun.

Yes, folks, FBC beer is still boxed and sealed by hand.

They are still growing as they are expanding their warehouse to include a massive new cooler by the new loading dock. Craft brewing is a lot more labour intensive than I thought.

“I was surprised they can produce so much with only 12 full time employees,” said visitor Tim McKee. “I’m amazed how small the operation is,” said Amber Neilson. “They’re pretty generous with the samples too. Ol’ Willy Wit and Huckleberry are my favourites. I like the Red Caboose too. It’s smooth, red, darker and full flavoured.”

FBC has two Brew Masters with a third in training via an online program. He can work and learn on the job with two-experienced Brew Masters there to teach and answer questions.

The brewery has reached pubs in Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary but is most popular in the Kootenays.

Variety packs are a summer favourite and a great idea for a souvenir that your friends will appreciate more than another illfitting t-shirt.

Tours are every Friday beginning at 3 p.m. For more information, check out www. ferniebrewery.com.

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Inlet Sound a Wapiti bonus

Inlet Sound is playing for Wapiti passholders at Clawhammer Press tonight.

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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apiti pass holders are in for a bonus night of music!

The folk indie band from Toronto, Inlet Sound, are arriving a day early, and have agreed to put on a special show at Clawhammer Press Thursday night.

The intimate venue only has space for 60 people though, so those hoping to catch them early should arrive by 6 p.m. to get in line. The

Photo by Julie Lavelle

show starts at 8 p.m. and anybody with a Wapiti ticket can get in for free. Those who come will also be able to get their festival wristband and avoid lining up the next day. Inlet Sound will also be playing at Wapiti Music Festival on Friday at 7 p.m.

Clawhammer Press is home to Fernie’s only Letterpress Printer, but their lovely space has also hosted many musical acts over the past year: Red Moon Road, Pharis and Jason Romero, the Death Ballad Love Tellers, Jenny Lester and many others.

Modern myth at the Arts Station

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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odern Myth ~ the stories we tell, features new artworks from Charlotte Catchpole, Deirdre Earl and Nichole Yanota. The artists were at the opening reception at The Arts Station to celebrate this exhibition on Thursday, July 25.

Brought together by a common love for the surreal, these three Crowsnest Pass artists tempt you to glimpse

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inside their world of kindred stories, childlike dreams, and world imaginings. Showcasing paintings, illustrations, and mixed media, these narrative works contemplate the objective nature of our personal truths.

The exhibit is available for your viewing pleasure until August 27.

For more information on this or other Arts Station events please contact the Arts Station at (250) 423-4842 or info@ theartsstation.com.

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Jason Scott performing as Neil Diamond in Las Vegas.

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

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ason Scott has experienced the highs and lows of the music business, but is now a diamond in the rough of tribute shows.

Scott was in a rock band in the 1980s.

After signing a record contract with a label in Vancouver in 1989, Scott’s friend Brian MacLeod (of the Headpins and Chilliwack fame) began producing it. Six months in, MacLeod was diagnosed with cancer and shortly after Scott’s good friend died and so did the distribution deal.

One night he ended up at a karaoke bar with his sister and she asked him to sing a song for her, picking out Love On The Rocks.

“The Vancouver Canucks were playing on the TVs and the only screen for the

lyrics was on the sport screen at the front so you sung with your back to the crowd. I started singing and all of sudden there was this big whoop in the crowd and I thought the Canucks had scored. I spin around and the crowd are all on their feet screaming about this Neil Diamond thing.”

Getting down the look, the sound and moves of Neil Diamond became Scott’s new mission.

Despite being c o m p l e t e l y disillusioned after his close friend McLeod died, everything started to fall in place for him to become a Neil Diamond tribute artist. That was 15 years ago. Since then Scott was awarded the Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Tribute Artists award in 2010, second place in the Vegas Tribute Idol and an invite to perform as the opening act

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e were fortunate enough to be able to have our 10th Annual Golf Fore the Cure event on July 23rd at the Fernie Golf & Country Club. A wonderful group of 72 ladies attended this year helping us raise close to $8,000 that will go towards the incredibly important fight to cure breast cancer. Most of us have been touched by this disease at some point and feel passionately about supporting this cause, and it shows!

The Team Fundraising Challenge was won by Julie Dube, Michelle Salvador, Lindsey Aikman & Shannon Whalen. They collectively raised over $2,000 for the cause.

Aysha Haines won a fairway wood supplied by Subaru Canada for the straightest drive, Jill Barclay won a sports bag package supplied by Investors Group for landing closest to the pin, & Val Emond won a golf shoe bag package supplied by Molson Canadian 67 for winning the 6’s & 7’s challenge.

A big thank you goes out to Mel Dies and his team at the Fernie Golf & Country Club, and to Ray Bryant and his grounds crew – the conditions are amazing this year! Another big thank you goes to Lillis Perreault and her team at the Clubhouse Restaurant. A more spectacular venue would be hard to find.

We would also like to thank all the golfers and sponsors for making this a wonderful event year after year. Without your support an event such as this would not be possible.

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l e n g t h y discussion a m o n g Crowsnest Pass council members on July 23 resulted in a decision to begin the process to annex 870-quarter sections of land in the Municipal District (MD) of Ranchland.

The portion of land extends approximately west from the Maycroft bridge southward to the Crowsnest Pass boundary, said Chief Administrative Officer Myron Thompson.

As directed by Mayor Bruce Decoux at an earlier meeting, Thompson presented a discussion paper that outlined the process to date and options for consideration.

“This current council… has been working towards annexation and/ or amalgamation processes… since early 2012,” said Thompson.

“Our objective through these processes was to work collaboratively with Ranchland towards an amiable outcome.

Through recent correspondence it has been indicated that the MD of Ranchland is not

interested in working with Crowsnest Pass relative to this matter.”

Four options had been discussed with council, Thompson said, as follows: 1.

A n n e x southerly portion, about 870 quarter sections.

2.

A n n e x specific area of coal mining area, about 230 quarter sections.

3.

Amalgamate with MD in its entirety.

4.

Not proceed

“We will also need to ensure that we are not taking on something that is not viable and will create hardships for our Municipality.”

Myron Thompson Chief Administrative Officer

with amalgamation or annexation.

The fees associated with annexing land are $300 for the first quarter and $50 per remaining quarters. In the case of 870-quarter sections, this would total $43,750.

This fee is not needed until the application is approved, Thompson added, and can be

waived or reduced by the province.

The process begins, he said, by submitting a formal Notice of Intent to the appropriate stakeholders such as MD, the province, school boards, hospitals and any other affected stakeholders.

In accordance with Section 216 of the Municipal Government Act, the letter must describe the physical land to be annexed, the reasons for annexation, and the methods of communication and consultation that will take place with landowners.

“Consultation is very important…

We will also need to ensure that we are not taking on something that is not viable and will create hardships for our Municipality,” Thompson said.

He added that this Notice could be withdrawn, amended or left in abeyance indefinitely at any time during the process.

The area in question may also be changed later on.

“Concerns were raised as to the position of the Municipality should annexation take place and the mine development did not proceed in a timely

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matter or at all,” read Thompson’s report.

“It is known that the population in the larger segment of land in consideration is relatively insignificant as is the amount of infrastructure to maintain.”

Thompson told council that the municipality did not know if Riversdale Resources had finalized acquisition of the land at Grassy Mountain.

He also said he did not have information on the existing linear assessment value. In order to get that data, a written request must be sent to the province and MD Ranchland must give written authorization for it to be provided to Crowsnest Pass.

Linear assessment fees are paid to municipalities for land used by services such as railway lines, utility and telecommunications companies.

“In order for us to determine the viability, we really need to know what the revenues are in relation to linear assessment,” said Thompson. “So it’s kind of a chicken and egg thing.”

Councillor Larry Mitchell raised a concern that in some annexation cases from rural to urban, municipalities are charged for lost revenue from their tax base. He suggested this be considered.

“There is a range of processes. If it is a contested annexation, which I would assume it would be, there is a mediation process and negotiations,” said Thompson. “All those matters… would have to be worked through.”

Mayor Decoux moved to defer the issue until more information could be provided.

Councillors Gail, Lonsbury, Saindon and Gallant opposed this motion.

Council voted to direct administration to proceed with a Notice of Intent.

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No Island loves that old time rock and roll! classic rock influence in our tunes and the way we play them, but also something new inspired by the music of today. And don’t let the saxophone fool you - we’re no jazz band.

No siree! Without a doubt, No Island has a core made of rock.

“Night after night, we aim to deliver a tight and energetic live show tailored to each and every city we visit.”

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Indie rock band No Island will be stopping in Fernie later this month as part of their coast to coast Canadian tour.

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F

rom small-town watering holes to downtown clubs, No Island’s energetic live show never fails to fill a dance floor or bring a crowd to its feet.

The indie rock band based in Vancouver will be making a stop in Fernie later this month as part of their coastto-coast Canadian tour.

The band is no stranger to Fernie, after a successful performance at the Fernie Hotel back at the beginning of July.

The band was such a hit they were invited back for two more shows.

No Island is comprised of five university-trained musicians with a love for nachos, carbonated spring water, bacon, scotch, craft beer, confections, and new audio gear fresh out of the box.

Growing up, the five members of No Island all heeded Bob Seger’s advice; they took those

The band released their debut album, Sign of the Times, in March 2011. After touring western Canada in the summer of 2012, No Island released their follow-up CD ‘The Waiting Game EP’ in December 2012.

The band will perform an evening show at the Fernie Hotel on Friday, August 23, followed by an afternoon set the next day.

old records off the shelf, and they sat and listened to them. The result, a decade or so later, is a new brand of rock that blurs the lines between genres and generations.

Hippies have become hipsters, disco has given way to techno, and Woodstock lives on in Coachella, but through 40 years of cultural evolution, that old time rock and

roll has stood the test of time. No Island strives to honour that tradition and sing its praises through their own unique voice.

“We enjoy a variety of different styles of

music, many of which we’ve pulled from to create an original sound all our own,” said keyboardist/ vocalist Andy Rice.

“Upon listening to No Island, you’ll hear a

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Notice of Public Hearing Re: Application to Exclude Land from and to Include Land to the Agricultural Land Reserve – Elk Valley ALR Boundary Review The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has been reviewing the ALR boundaries in the Elk Valley in the area generally described as Morrissey to Elkford. The purpose of the review is to refine the ALR boundaries so that they encompass land that is both capable and suitable for agricultural use. As part of this review the ALC has initiated applications pursuant to sections 17(1) and 29(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act proposing to include land to and exclude land from the ALR respectively.

In accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act and procedural regulation the ALC will be holding a public hearing to provide interested parties with an opportunity to express their views as they relate to the applications. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, August 15, 2013. The meeting will be held at the Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge located at 1622 - 7th Avenue, Fernie.

Application material can be viewed at the ALC’s website at http:www.alc.gov.bc.ca For further information please contact Reed Bailey at the ALC: (604)-660-7026 or by email to Reed.Bailey@gov.bc.ca.

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Here’s to you Porky Blue

Alex Gaumont from Montreal carried the spirit of the ride to the end.

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

T

he Porky Blue group mountain bike ride descended into Fernie as bikers rode the black diamond trail from the

top of Coal Creek summit on August 3.

A hundred and eighteen riders took a shuttle from the Fernie Hotel to the Coal Creek summit on Saturday, August

3. Riders finished the fun 26 kilometers with blue skies, smiles and beverages at the refreshment garden outside of the Fernie Hotel.

The route has two

Photos by T. Hynd

options for experienced riders as the trail splits at the Fernie Ridge summit: Porky Blue is black diamond (very difficult) or Porky Pine Rim is the expert option as it’s a

double black diamond (extremely difficult).

The top of the Fernie Ridge descent starts at 7000 feet, which is the same elevation as the Polar Peak at Fernie Alpine Resort. The ride took about four hours to reach Fernie with the last nine kilometers on the cross country Coal Discovery Trail.

“It’s a lot of fun, the whole social aspect of the ride,” said Peter Harrison-Edge.

“The views are beautiful. I liked the gummy bears at the water station run by Overwaitea,” said Laurel Harrison-Edge.

Two townie bikes were raffled off thanks to a generous deal from The Guides Hut. The annual ride is a fundraiser for the Fernie Trails Alliance, which is organized by the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club.

Peter and Laurel Harrison-Edge at the end of the 26 km ride from the Coal Creek summit. It was their second time taking part in the Porky Blue group ride.

Ladies' Day golf results - Red Tees

By Jill Snell

J

uly 30 Event: Low Net from the Red Tees

0-23: Louise Pilkey 24-29: Val Emond 30-35: Brenda Muselius 36+: Donna Clark

Skins: Eileen Thrun (2), Donna Clark, Kathy Pachara and Donna Miller Attendance Draw winners: Park Place -

Free Press of the

Danielle Kiedyk Overwaitea - Kathy Pachara Freshies - Donna Miller A big welcome goes out to Jan Richards who joined the morning ladies for the first time.

There were no deuces on the course on Tuesday. There were 16 ladies that made it out to enjoy a beautiful day on the Fernie Golf and County Club course and we hope everyone had fun.

Also special thanks to the Ladies' Day sponsors including: The Best Western, Odyssey/Investia, Overwaitea, Park

Place, The Tipple, Vitality Body and Mind, Fernie Chiropractic, Investor's Group and Freshies.

We look forward to having you out on the course next week. Remember you do not need to play in one of the organized tee times to play in the event or be eligible for the attendance draws. All you need to do is: have a Tuesday tee time, sign in and pay for the event in the pro-shop and complete your scoring in the binder located in the ladies’ locker room.

Event winners are determined from the binder details after 9 p.m. on Tuesday

Red Rabbit Racing The Red Rabbit Racing team had an awesome week at Montana Raceway Park’s Midseason Madness.

Red Rabbit Racing took the top four spots for the night. Rick won the trophy dash then went on to capture the Main Event.

Wil finished second and Cliff finished fourth.

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As a reminder there is now a sign up sheet in the Fernie Golf and Country Club pro-shop tournament binder for registration for the "2013 Fernie Ladies Amateur Open" that will take place Tuesday, August 20 (it is set up as a two person best ball format with individual and team prizes to be awarded). Given this is a tournament day there will be no other regular day/evening events that day.

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Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen 250-425-6444

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 691 4th Avenue, Fernie Sunday Worship...1:30 pm Pastor Fraser Coltman

cell 250-417-5016 Pastor David Morton cell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE (formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca Sunday Service, 10:00am.

Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME

Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry ...10:30 am Wed; Fellowship & Bible Study...7 pm Friday Youth Group...7 pm Pastor Dennis Williamson Office 250-423-4114 Res. 250-423-4102

HOLY FAMILY PARISH Catholic Church 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

Parish Office 250-423-6127 Masses:

Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment Father Bart Van Roijen

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-6517

250-425-7787 Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) Services: Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

Christ Church Anglican Fernie

Sunday Service

8:30 am BCP

Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS Wednesday Service

10:00 am

The Rev Trevor Freeman, Parish Priest

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The Free Press newspaper has an opportunity for a freelance writer to cover news, sports and community events in the Elk Valley.

If you have an interest in the community, good writing skills, your own camera and the ability to work to strict deadlines, please email an example of your writing and photography to: Angela Treharne Editor The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: editor@thefreepress.ca No phone calls please.

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Editor The Grand Forks Gazette is currently seeking an editor to manage its weekly community newspaper in the beautiful City of Grand Forks. The successful editor will work out of our Grand Forks office and will manage a team of one reporter. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in community and become an active member of the community.

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$

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Misc for Rent Furnished & unfurnished properties available for rent in Sparwood & Elkford. Call Lindsay 250-425-1180 or lindsay@sparwoodrealestate.ca

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Apartment Units

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1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month 2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month

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A day of Reflection

CHINESE FOOD

Leah Hill, BC Licensed Esthetician and Renee Brunel, Registered Massage Therapist, aim to rehabilitate and rejuvenate their clients at Reflection Esthetics and Massage Therapy.

Photos by T. Hynd

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

A

ll these extreme races and high temperatures may have you looking for some recuperating and relaxing care. The ladies at Reflections Esthetics and Massage Therapy are registered and certified to mend your worn muscles and rejuvenate your esthetics. Renee Brunel is a Registered Massage

Therapist and Leah Hill is a B.C. Licensed Esthetician.

Both ladies operate out of the Inside Out Fernie Wellness Centre on 2nd Avenue. The walk up the stairs leads to a cool welcome area with natural décor and vaulted ceilings with exposed trusses and relaxing music.

Down the hall is a Naturopath and Summit Massage.

Brunel’s clients keep her busy with rehabilitation and sports

related deep tissue massage but she offers relaxation too. “A common myth is men think they don’t need to take care of themselves, yet they give proper maintenance to their vehicles,” said Brunel. “I always knew what I wanted to do (for a career). I’ve been massaging my friends and family since I was seven years old.”

With happy clients, referrals and word of mouth have created a loyal clientele. “We form

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I want people to be happy and make them feel better,” said Brunel. They put in the effort to research their client’s questions if they don’t already have the answers.

Although waxing and pedicures are the popular menu items, Hill specializes in facials, which are her love and passion.

After a skin consultation, each facial is specially made for each client depending on their skin’s needs.

“Skin is the largest organ on the body. If I wouldn’t eat it, I wouldn’t put it on my skin,’ said Hill. “There is more attention to detail with the Hungarian style of facial massage techniques.”

Hill uses Eminence, an organic skin care line from Hungary.

“The products smell so good you do want to eat them though,” said Brunel. “Leah gave me a body wrap with hot towels to understand her products. It was the best two hours of my life.”

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Family pricing on now for all Teck Coal employees. Save thousands off of all new vehicle purchases. Plus Mexico, Hawaii, and Las Vegas Vacations giveaways still on with every purchase!

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Making safer roads for safer bikers

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, August 8, 2013

presented by the Fernie Heritage Library & Mountain Market

Edmund Aunger talks to the gathered crowd in Baker Park on Friday, August 2, during a stop in Cranbrook as part of the “Ride the trail for Elizabeth” campaign.

By Arne Petryshen For The Free Press

T

his week, a man riding across Canada and petitioning the B.C. government for a safer Trans Canada Trail made a stop in Sparwood.

Edmund Aunger is asking for an action plan from the government ensuring Trail BC's section of the trail is completed in time for Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations as promised.

Aunger is also asking for immediate changes to sections of trail that lie on dangerous highways near Cranbrook, as well as Fernie, Sparwood, Malahat, Nanaimo River, Coquihalla Canyon and Summerland.

His goal is to promote the completion of a Trans Canada Trail that is accessible, passable and safe for everyone.

Aunger's wife Elizabeth Sovis was struck and killed by a motor vehicle on the first day of a cycling journey on Prince Edward Island last July.

"We did most of our cycling in B.C," he said.

"My wife was extremely safety conscious and, whenever possible, refused to ride in the same lane as motor vehicles. That's why we always travelled on the Trans Canada Trail.

Unfortunately, there are many impassable and incomplete sections, and we were frequently forced to leave the greenway and ride on some scary roads and highways."

In 2005, while cycling on Vancouver Island following the official B.C. Trail guide, the pair suddenly found themselves pedalling down a treacherous section of the Malhat Highway.

"It was an utterly terrifying experience, trying to dodge the road debris, with a rock cliff on our right and high-speed traffic on our left," he said.

A number of similar experiences in the following years lead Sovis to decide to spend her retirement promoting the Trans Canada Trail.

Her vision was for a trail that could be used safely by everyone, regardless of their age or ability, Aunger said.

She planned to take her retirement on July 1, 2013, less than a year from when she was killed.

"I am taking up her cause," Aunger said.

Photo by Arne Petryshen

He will be cycling the Trans Canada Trail from Victoria to Charlottetown, in five stages, beginning in July 2013 and finishing in July 2017.

"I hope to promote the Trail by increasing awareness, rallying support and raising funds."

He began his ride in Victoria on Canada Day by reading the petition at the B.C. Legislature to about 30 supporters, mainly family and friends.

"Since that time, more than 600 people have signed the petition, and I hope that these numbers will increase dramatically as I cross the province."

Aunger travelled along Highway 3 from Kikomun Creek through Elko and Fernie towards Sparwood on Saturday, where he stopped for the night.

For more information on Aunger's "Ride the Trail for Elizabeth" campaign, go to www. ridethetrail.ca

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Improving your performance on the green

For a good game strategy!

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ere are a few pointers to better manage your game with what you actually know.

1. To start, choose a club to hit the ball mid-way between the flag and the back of the green.

If you succeed in your shot, you will feel just as comfortable 15 feet behind the flag as in front of it. The advantage is that even if your shot lacks a bit of power, your ball will still fall

on the green and roll to the center. You save one approach shot.

2. When the flag is positioned in the back part of the green, choose a club that is longer that your normal calculation.

On the other hand, if the flag is located in the front part of the green, choose a shorter club.

3. Wind is a factor that greatly influences the trajectory of the ball.

Evaluate its intensity by

throwing a few blades of grass in the air.

4. A rising stance, where the left foot is higher than the right (righthanded golfer), changes the angle of contact with the ball. This physics phenomenon causes your trajectory to be higher.

Choose a longer club because a 5 iron will have the trajectory of a 6 iron, for example.

5. A descending stance, where the right foot

is higher than the left (right-handed golfer), can result in a lower trajectory for the ball.

Choose a shorter club to obtain a respectable height. Some height is necessary to maximize the distance you want to obtain. Play your balls more from the higher foot, the right foot for a right-handed golfer.

The slope is reduced so the club hits the ground before hitting the ball.

6. Never forget that even if your technique is refined, unless you choose the right club, your shots will always lack precision.

A good technique will improve your game on the green.

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here comes a time in the career of any good golfer when the only way to improve his golf score is to enhance his performance on the green. It’s all very well to drive 300 yards and land strokes with an 8 iron to within three or four metres of the cup, but he’ll ruin his score if it takes him three putts to sink the ball.

In fact, the game on

the green represents approximately a third of our final score, so it would perhaps be a good idea to practice our putting more often. We can go and hit any amount of baskets of balls with a driver, but it would be a good move to spend a large part of a practice session on the putting green. After all, we use a driver a maximum of 14 times during a game, half as many times as a putter.

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To be successful on the green, all we need to do is develop a good technique and have a positive attitude. Long or short, putting requires a certain basic technique.

The legs, the hips and the wrists must not move and the shoulders should be perpendicular to the ground. For a righthanded person, the left eye should focus on the top of the ball. Hit the ball with a pendulum movement and keep the head motionless during and after the putt.

By mastering these details it will be easier for you to concentrate on the strength and precision of your putting, so that a metre long putt will eventually become routine. Also, avoid slowing your swing; play with confidence and assurance. Hesitant shots are often missed.

Finally, spend about fifteen minutes on the practice green before a game. This will allow you to judge what the “speed” of the greens will be like on the golf course.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION PULLOUT

FERNIE’S Music Festival

August 9-10th Annex Park

Fresh Canadian Indie Rock!

+Food Vendor Area +Kids Tent +Beverage Garden +Kids and Senoirs FREE

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Welcome to Wapiti The Wapiti Music Festival Society is a non-profit society with one goal: bringing an outdoor music festival to the Elk Valley. Now in our third year we’re well underway to meeting that goal.

Wapiti, Fernie’s Music Festival, runs every August in beautiful Fernie, BC. The festival focuses on Canadian Indie Acts. Indie Music is a broad category that says more about the attitude of the musicians than the style of music. This fits well with Fernie, a town with mountains ... of attitude.

2013 is year three of the festival. The festival will be held again in Fernie’s Annex Park: a park in the city, surrounded by woods, next to river, at the foot of a mountain. If your idea of fun is relaxing and dancing in nature while listening to great music, then you’ll love Wapiti.

To paraphrase an old saying: it takes a village to raise a festival. We couldn’t do it without the support we get from all our volunteers, sponsors, patrons bands and the City of Fernie.

We hope you have a great time at Wapiti, but please bear in mind that this is the Rocky Mountains. We care about the environment and hope you’ll treat our park and community like the precious place that it is.

This year our site experienced a flood.

We are still recuperating. Please be gentle with our fragile grounds.

Thank you.

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Schedule of Events 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:15 pm 9:45 pm 11:00 pm

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Noon Gates Open 12:30 The Good Ol Goats 2:00 pm Devon Coyote and the Midnight Howl 3:30 pm Portage and Main 4:30 pm David Celia 5:00 pm Loon Choir 6:30 pm No Sinner 7:30 pm David Celia 8:00 pm Plants and Animals 9:45 pm Delhi 2 Dublin 11:00 pm Festival Closes

Gates Open Inlet Sound Shred Kelly Devon Coyote Current Swell Festival Closes

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“Music is the universal language of mankind.”

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Wapiti is pleased to provide parking at no charge for those attending the event. We also have a secure bike check and strongly encourage festival goers to ride their bike or walk to the event if possible.

If you are driving please watch for the signs and volunteers directing you to the parking area inside the Annex Park. There is parking along city streets, but we ask that you respect the properties and driveways of residents and avoid blocking their access and not park on lawns. Also, please respect no parking signs where they are posted.

Please note that care should be taken around the festival grounds, especially after dark, as there is considerable foot and bike traffic.

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fernie happenings around wapiti weekend Wednesday, August 7th

Wednesday Night Social at the Arts Station

Thursday, August 8th

Surprise Wapiti Bonus Show for Wapiti Ticket Holders First Come First Seated! Limited Seating!

Bring your Wapiti ticket to gain entry!

A Wapiti Band is here a day early!

Check wapitimusicfestival.com/specialshow for the When, Where and Who August 5th!

Friday, August 9th

Live Music at the following venues: The Northern The Royal The Fernie Hotel The Brickhouse

Saturday, August 10th

Live Music at the following venues: The Northern The Royal The Fernie Hotel The Brickhouse

Sunday, August 11th –

BIBBITY BOBBITY BOO - Fernie’s Childrens Festival - Sunday, August 12th, Rotary Park, 10am-2pm The 3rd annual Childrens’ Festival is THE place to be for a whole lot of fun. This weekend will be a big one as “Wapiti” is taking place on Friday and Saturday of the same weekend. There will be a TON of people in town. Look forward to a day filled with incredible music performances, interactive activities, games, facepainting, crafts and a whole lot more. BibBity BobBity Boo festivities will utilize the gazebo and the play park space.

Sundays, July 7th to Sept. 1st

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ROTARY PARK - Mountain Market Sundays, 10am-2pm This is the 13th year of the Rotary Park Mountain Market and it’s better than ever.

Market spaces are first come, first serve (except for our farmers) and it is definitely the hot spot on summer Sundays in Fernie

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inlet sound

the good ol’ goats david ceila

Goodolgoats.com Twitter.com/TGOGofficial Facebook.com/TheGoodOlGoats

www.inletsound.com Facebook.com/inletsound Twitter.com/inletsound Who: Michael Wexler - Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar Sean Hardy - Piano, Organ/Wurlitzer/Farfisa Steven Gore - Violin/Mandolin/Vocals/Electric Guitar Curtis Murphy - Bass Guitar Kate MacLean - Drums/Vocals Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Influences: Mumford and Sons, Wintersleep, The Weakerthans The One Thing You Need To Know: This is the Toronto Indie everyone is buzzing about.

Inlet Sound is the musical convergence of passionate folk-rock spirit and atmospheric pop form. The band has spent the greater part of 2012 tirelessly crafting The Romantics, their first fulllength record, in lofty cabins and expansive churches with the help of acclaimed Canadian producer Laurence Currie (Sloan, Wintersleep, Hey Rosetta!).

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Davidcelia.com Facebook.com/DavidCelia Twitter.com/davidceliamusic Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Influences: Beatles, Neil Young, Roger Waters Career Highlights: Has played Glastonbury Music Festival England – twice! Shared the stage with Elvis Costello and Ron Sexsmith among others.

David Celia is one of Toronto’s most experienced and versatile independent artists and busiest working musicians. He has an audience across Canada and an even more successful career in Europe and the UK, where he tours frequently and has developed a devoted fan-base.

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Hometown: Cranbrook, BC Who: Nolan Ackert - Lead Vocals/Banjo and Guitar Angus Liedtke - Guitar/Dobro/Banjo/Harmonica and Vocals Theo Moore - Standup Bass and Backing Vocals Angus MacDonald - Mandolin/Backing Vocals and Fiddle Joelle Winkel - Ahaker and Backing Vocals Julian Bueckert - Drums Influences: The Head and the Heart, Mumford and Sons, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros The One Thing You Need To Know: This is the band that came runner up in CBC’s Nationwide Searchlight Contest in 2013.

Playing the local Kootenay region for over a year now, The Good Ol’ Goats have been strumming their tunes for the folks of the mountains. With fast and melodic foot-stompers to peaceful and lovely ballads with harmonies from the heavens, the Goats make sure you’re off your feet and dancing with the groove with their fun-filled banjo, shredding fiddle, seducing accordion and smooth caramel upright bass. Although these goats are all 18 years old and under, they have a rich mature sound that pleases all ages!

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www.currentswell.com facebook.com/currentswell twitter.com/currentswell

Shred Kelly.com Facebook.com/ShredKelly Twitter.com/Shredkelly

Who: Davers Lang - Guitar/Vocals Scott Stanton - Lead Guitar/Vocals Ghosty Bass/Chrispy Drums Dave St Jean - Bone/Tambourine Hometown: Victoria, BC

Who: Tim Newton - Banjo/Ukulele/Vocals Jordan Vlasshaert - Bass Ian Page Shiner- Drums Steve Polit - Guitar Sage McBride - Keys/Vocals

Influences: G Love, Jack Johnson Masen Jennings, Peter Tosh, UB40

Hometown: Fernie, BC

Current Swell’s years of experience on the road can be heard — and felt — in the nooks and crannies of Long Time Ago, the new full-length from this rootsy Victoria, B.C. quartet. The record shifts between upbeat folk (the title track, Long Time Ago) and singalong-ready roots rock (the first single, Too Cold) with a fluidity and ease that could only come from continual touring.

Influences: 30 cms of deep delicious pow The One Thing You Need To Know: Be prepared to dance…

HARD. Shred Kelly is a formulation of friends and foot stomping good times born in the East Kootenay’s of British Columbia. Hailing from the town of Fernie, the five piece band is best known for mixing clawhammer banjo riffs that tear the fabric of space and time with ambient synth, high voltage guitar, fierce drums, and hauntingly sweet vocal harmonies to produce a sound that has been properly coined “Stoke Folk”.

The One Thing You Need To Know: This band has the ultimate underground cult following, and you are about to find out why.

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Facebook.com/DevonCoyote Twitter.com/DevonCoyote devoncoyote.com Hometown: Kelowna, BC Influences: Pearl Jam, Gary Clark Jr., John Mayer The One Thing You Need To Know: If this Coyote and his pack are in your town, you won’t want to miss them burning down the barn!

Devon Coyote released his first album ‘Blue, Black and Grey’ in September of 2011. His much-anticipated follow-up album is due out this spring and he is excited to share some new killer tracks. His lively sound, loyal fans, and extensive touring have earned him stage rights to perform with Juno Award winners Alex Cuba, Dan Mangan, Amelia Curren, Said The Whale and The Sheepdogs.

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loon choir

delhi 2 dublin

Loonchoir.com Facebook.com/loonchoirmusic Twitter.com/loonchoir

Delhi@Dublin.com Facebook.com/Delhi2Dublin Twitter.com/Delhi2Dublin

Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Who: Derek Atkinson - Guitar/Vocals Baris Bilgen - Drums Kathleen Cauley - Violin Dan Larmour - Guitar/Vocals Jamie LeClair - Bass Brad Sheffield - Synth Nikki Yates - Keys/Vocals Craig Barlow - Bass

Who: Tarun Nayar - Tabla/Electronics/Backing Vocals Sanjay Seran - Vocals Ravi Binning - Dhol/Tabla Andrew Kim - Electric Sita/Guitar Sara Fitzpatrick- Fiddle

Portageandmainband.com Facebook.com/portageandmain Twitter.com/Portageandmainband Hometown: Vancouver, BC Who: Harold Donnelly- Songwriter/Vocals/Guitar John Sponarski - Songwriter/Vocals/Guitar Georges Couling - Keyboards/Background Vocals Ben Appenheimer - Bass Dave Gens - Drums Influences: The Band, Blue Rodeo The One Thing You Need To Know: Portage and Main have cemented a sound that spans decades but belongs to today.

These guys make beards cool again.

Never Had The Time by Portage and Main. This is your soundtrack to a sunny mid-day drive along the coast in a classic convertible; a cool autumn evening at the cottage, huddled beside a bonfire; a late-night drink at your favourite pub with your favourite people.

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Influences: Wolf Parade, Metric, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene The One Thing You Need To Know: They guarantee to deliver spectacular outbursts of energy.

Ottawa’s Loon Choir formed in 2009 and have released two albums; Expansion Forces in 2010 and Fire Poems in 2012. Both records were produced by Ohbijou’s James Bunton. The Loon Choir sound is based around catchy hooks, poetic lyrics, dark undertones and a general sense of urgency.

plants and animals

Nosinner.com Facebook.com/nosinner Twitter.com/nosinnermusic

Hometown: Vancouver BC

Who: Colleen Rennison - Vocals Eric Campbell - Guitar Ian Browne - Drums

Sounds Like: Janis Joplin meets The Black Keys

The One Thing You Need To Know: Sass, whiskey and a mic.

Ending 2012 with a bang, No Sinner sold out the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver with Pack AD. Their debut Boo Hoo Hoo EP (April 2012) went straight to #1 on CBC Music and hit #1 on Earshot Blues charts in select cities across Canada. They Toured to NYC and performed at the renowned Knitting Factory and played numerous festivals: NXNE, Sled Island, Live at Squamish, Burnaby Blues & Roots, Salmon Arm Blues & Roots, Rifflandia and Olio.

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Plantsandanimals.ca Facebook.com/plantsandanimals Twitter.com/plantsandanimal Hometown: Montreal, Quebec Who: Matthew Woodley - Drums/Vocals Warren Spicer- Guitar/Lead Vocal Nicolas Basque- Guitar/Bass/Vocals Sound: Post-Classic Rock, Indie Influences: Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Neil Young The One Thing You Need To Know: Was on the bill last year at Montreal’s Osheaga with Snoop Dogg and The Black Keys.

Hailing from Montreal, with two members originally from Halifax, this indie-rock band’s first full-length album Parc Avenue was shortlisted for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize, and nominated for a 2009 Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year and New Group of the Year. The band released their second LP La La Land in 2010 and their third album, The End of That last year.

Influences: Transglobal Underground, Cheb i Sabbah, Adham Shaikh The One Thing You Need To Know: They are the “United Nations of Rock and Roll” Delhi 2 Dublin’s songs and the band itself reflect the cultural diversity present in many major cities around the world. They challenge the definition of urban music and drag it to the intersection of Bhangra, Celtic, Dub, Reggae and Electronica and have created their very own niche.

What to Bring and What Not to Bring No Glass, No Dogs, No Drugs/Alcohol Bring Sun Protection, Hat, Cash (no atm), ID, Empty Water Bottle, Camera Please be aware of the Elk River.... there are no lifeguards on duty.

You are at your own risk.

This year our site experienced a flood.

We are still recuperating.

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